Laguna Niguel Councilman Spars with Minuteman over E-verify
Countywide
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Paul Glaab is dubious of the federal government’s controversial immigration check database. This makes Minuteman founder Jim Gilchrist dubious of Glaab.
Hey Brother, Can You Spare a Tax Break?
Economy
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Orange County officials press the flesh in D.C. hoping to stave off a pension-related tax increase.
Irvine’s Bitter Realities
Irvine
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A spat over the position of mayor pro tem revealed the ugly side of Irvine City Council.
Doing the Math on Beds for Feds
Norberto Santana, Jr.
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There are questions about whether the $20 million the OC Sheriff is counting on from the federal government for housing illegal immigrants is a realistic number.
Do As I Say, Not As I Do
Investigative
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Republicans at the local level finding it increasingly hard to stick to no tax credo.
There’s a New Flag in Town
Countywide
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Bright red ‘Fire Alert’ flags will start flying at city halls across Orange County this fall.
Better Late (Really, Really Late) Than Never
La Habra
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California finally gets around to honoring Vietnam vets, but politics still gets in the way.
Huntington Beach Finance Commission Equates CalPERS to Vegas Sucker
Countywide
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Panel tasked with looking at budget recommendations for the city started its work with a torrent of complaints about the state’s retirement system.
Newport Beach Councilwoman ‘Uncomfortable’ with Diocese Access to City Bonds
Countywide
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Nancy Gardner worried about the precedent being set regarding religious organizations and and public bonds.